Israeli authorities are advancing plans to expand illegal settlements in the E1 area east of occupied East Jerusalem, isolating Palestinian communities and threatening the two-state solution. The government is set to discuss the construction of thousands of new housing units, linking Ma'ale Adumim with Jerusalem. International condemnation is growing, highlighting the illegality of such settlements. The International Court of Justice has reaffirmed that Israel's presence in the occupied territories is unlawful. Germany has also voiced strong opposition to the E1 project, emphasizing concerns for future peace efforts.
Plans to expand in the E1 area east of occupied East Jerusalem would bisect area and isolate Palestinian communities, significantly impacting the prospects for a two-state solution.
The Israeli government has set Wednesday as the date to discuss building thousands of new housing units in the E1 area, east of occupied East Jerusalem.
Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are illegal under international law, a position reaffirmed by the International Court of Justice.
Germany reiterated strong opposition to the E1 project, expressing concerns that it jeopardizes the long-term viability of a two-state solution.
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